Dunsparce
Dunsparce is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Land Snake Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 206 |
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Type | Normal |
Species | Land Snake Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 14.0 kg (30.9 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Serene Grace 2. Run Away Rattled (hidden ability) |
Local № | 052 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 052 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 035 (Black 2/White 2) 040 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 063 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 052 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 1 HP |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 145 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 100 | 310 | 404 | |
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Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Sp. Atk | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Sp. Def | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
Speed | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
Total | 415 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Dunsparce does not evolve.
Dunsparce changes
- In Generations 2-3, Dunsparce has a base experience yield of 75.
- In Generation 4, Dunsparce has a base experience yield of 125.
- In Generations 2-7, Dunsparce has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
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Silver | If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings. |
Crystal | It hides deep inside caves where no light ever reaches it and remains virtually motionless there. |
Ruby Sapphire | DUNSPARCE has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backwards. This POKéMON is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground. |
FireRed | If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can hover just slightly using its wings. |
LeafGreen | When spotted, this POKéMON escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
Emerald | Its drill-tipped tail is used to burrow into the ground backwards. This POKéMON is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground. |
Diamond Pearl Platinum | It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little. |
HeartGold | When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
SoulSilver | If spotted, it escapes by burrowing with its tail. It can float just slightly using its wings. |
Black White | It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little. |
Black 2 White 2 | It creates mazes in dark locations. When spotted, it flees into the ground by digging with its tail. |
X | When spotted, this Pokémon escapes backward by furiously boring into the ground with its tail. |
Y | It digs into the ground with its tail and makes a mazelike nest. It can fly just a little. |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Dunsparce has a drill for its tail. It uses this tail to burrow into the ground backward. This Pokémon is known to make its nest in complex shapes deep under the ground. |
Ultra Sun | It travels by digging through the ground. Diglett and Dunsparce share one another’s tunnels happily. |
Ultra Moon | When it sees a person, it digs a hole with its tail to make its escape. If you happen to find one, consider yourself lucky. |
Sword | This Pokémon’s tiny wings have some scientists saying that Dunsparce used to fly through the sky in ancient times. |
Shield | The nests Dunsparce live in are mazes of tunnels. They never get lost in their own nests—they can tell where they are by the scent of the dirt. |
Moves learned by Dunsparce
Moves learnt by level up
Dunsparce learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
4 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
8 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
12 | Glare | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
20 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
28 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
36 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
40 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
48 | Coil | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
56 | Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Dunsparce learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dunsparce egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aqua Tail | Water | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Last Resort | Normal | ![]() | 140 | 100 |
Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Dunsparce can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Scale Shot | Dragon | ![]() | 25 | 90 |
Skitter Smack | Bug | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
Terrain Pulse | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
06 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
29 | Baton Pass | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
86 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
87 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
Moves learnt by level up
Dunsparce learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
3 | Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
6 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
8 | Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
11 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
13 | Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
16 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
21 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
23 | Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
26 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
31 | Coil | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Glare | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
38 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
41 | Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
43 | Air Slash | Flying | ![]() | 75 | 95 |
46 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
48 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
51 | Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Dunsparce learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Dunsparce egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Bide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Trump Card | Normal | ![]() | — | ∞ |
Move Tutor moves
Dunsparce can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aqua Tail | Water | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
Drill Run | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 95 |
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Last Resort | Normal | ![]() | 140 | 100 |
Magic Coat | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Shock Wave | Electric | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Dunsparce is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
57 | Charge Beam | Electric | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
93 | Wild Charge | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Dunsparce can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Nightmare | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM |
Zap Cannon | Electric | ![]() | 120 | 50 | Generation 2 — TM |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Dunsparce sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Dunsparce
Gold Silver Crystal |
Dark Cave |
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Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Three Isle Port |
Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Route 208 |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Dark Cave |
Black White |
Route 12 |
Black 2 White 2 |
Route 1, 2, 6, 12, 18, 20, Dreamyard, Victory Road, Village Bridge, Floccesy Ranch, Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve |
X Y |
Route 3, 22 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 2 |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Soothing Wetlands |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Dunsparce |
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Japanese | ノコッチ (Nokocchi) |
German | Dummisel |
French | Insolourdo |
Name origin
- dun
- yellow
- sparse
- rare